Since Aruba is such a popular destination, there’s no shortage of tourist traps, especially in the highrise hotel stretch of Palm Beach, home to more restaurants than you can even imagine.

Some of the best things to do in Aruba are all about soaking in the island lifestyle, spending days on the beach and enjoying all the fantastic restaurants and nightlife that the island has to offer.

"Aruba was desolate; no one knew about it," said McGill, who was 9 years old when her father won a room at the new Sheraton ...

Barceló Aruba sits on Aruba's northwestern coast ... outdated decor did not justify the high room rate. The six on-site restaurants also receive mixed feedback. While some past diners lamented ...

This expansive Hilton outpost in northwestern Aruba boasts two large swimming pools, a fitness center and four restaurants, among other amenities. The resort is located on 15 tropical acres ...

Jacqueline Dole is a food and travel journalist based in Maine. A lifelong New Englander, her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, TimeOut, Insider, Thrillist, Eater, and more.